Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-23-2021, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,183
Re: '61 Sunliner question
I've decided that $32K is a fair asking price. Seems that the car is valued at $40K if in pristine condition. This one is near that but has a few minor issues that could be addressed to make it a 100...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-07-2021, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,183
'61 Sunliner question
My good friend and Starliner/Sunliner aficionado died recently. He had restored a '61 Sunliner frame off. It is all new with 352 CID, C6 and all the rest. Trying to sell it for his widow. Any ideas...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-15-2019, 04:13 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,256
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-15-2019, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,539
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-15-2019, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,480
Re: 64 Galaxie w/manual steering hard to turn
Borgeson is an excellent choice. However it is not an easy installation. You will have to shorten the steering column to allow for the taller steering box. This also involves making provision to...
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Forum: Late V8
02-18-2019, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,498
Re: 1957 Ranchero Parts
Got it all but the left and right door lock cylinder levers with the little springs that attach them to the lock. Will gladly buy the lock and all. The Title is '57 Ranchero, but all '57 thru '59...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-02-2019, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,092
Re: 55 vicky transmission misbehaving
The problem is that the seals are getting old and hard. Pust some Trans-Lube friction modifier in and drive for long enough to soak at operating temperature for at least 10 minutes. This will most...
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Forum: Late V8
01-26-2019, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,498
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Forum: Late V8
01-07-2019, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,498
1957 Ranchero Parts
Need left and right door glass lift channels and left and right door lock cylinder lever with the little springs that attach them to the lock. These levers are what goes between the key lock and the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
10-21-2018, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 56,701
Re: An oil dipstick dilemma
Put some Marvel Mystery Oil in it; should give the oil a red tint. If you put 5 qts in without changing the filter, it may be a qt too much. Yes, the '70 302 in a Mustang dip stick is on the front...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-30-2018, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,397
Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Recommendations?
Part Number: 510-12-803
The Holley is a good recommendation; and be sure to back it down to about 3 1/2 psi. The most important thing I can tell you is to be sure and use Sta-Bil Marine Ethanol...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-30-2018, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,797
Re: Edsel Push Button Transmission
Early in the '58 model run, Ford ran out of Tele-touch parts for a brief time. To continue production, they used Mercury columns and steering wheels in Edsels and changed the logo in the center of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-16-2018, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,378
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-16-2018, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 15,661
Re: 1955 ford station wagon with a V8 302 Engine.
Had a problem like that with an FE engine. Drove me crazy for 2 years. Changed FP and went through the electronics over and over. Finally the fuel line from the hard line to the fuel pump began...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-16-2018, 06:24 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,930
Re: 239 Y-Block Trouble F250
Pail hit on a very common problem with those old carbs. Symptoms are exactly as you are experiencing. A rebuild is in your future or better yet, a new reproduction carb is available from many...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
06-16-2018, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,047
Re: New Project: 1959 Custom 300
Concur with the Munster. Looks great as is. If you think you can match the paint, I would fix the rust in the interest of stopping it from getting worse. As for the running gear, change the rear gear...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-09-2018, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 12,632
Re: Hello from new member
http://www.hotrodssheetmetal.com/
Try this site. probably everything you need. I agree, they need to get changed back. JMHO
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2018, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,593
Re: 56 Ford F100 New Project - Engine Questions
Absolutely agree on the carb choice. Especially if it is a vacuum secondary. You said it is an older Holley 4V. I assume you have the larger bolt pattern and so any late carb will also fit. I'm sure...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2018, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,164
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
04-06-2018, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 54,213
Re: The forgotten 1960 Fords
Purist collectors WILL INDEED demand correct date codes and casting numbers on certain rare Fords. Also, there are certain numbers stamped into high performance blocks, for example, that identify...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-13-2018, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,089
Re: What gas do i use
Been using ethanol gas in my old cars for years. Used to have all kinds of problems with corrosion and deteriorating gaskets. Now I simply use Sta-Bil marine treatment for ethanol gas. No more...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-10-2018, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,428
Re: 56 Fairlane kick panel replacement
I have done this many times without an issue installing them. I don't know about your shop, but it's easy to come by; you may have to ask them to order it. It comes in rolls and the only issue is...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
01-10-2018, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,428
Re: 56 Fairlane kick panel replacement
Go to an upholstery shop and buy plastic panel material. Using your old kick panel as a pattern, cut one out and paint the color you want. Many advantages to this: paint any color, won't ever warp,...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-09-2017, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,768
Re: rear main seal replacement
If you are going to use the neoprene seal, be sure to remove the pointed dowel that is there to keep the rope seal from slipping around with the rotation of the crank. This is not needed with the...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
11-06-2017, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,217
Re: oil filter
The filter is used in a horizontal position. The Motorcraft filter has superior checking ability to keep the oil in the filter when sitting over night. I found out the hard way and almost pulled a...
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